2002 Renault Espace vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2002 Renault Espace. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 537 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Renault Espace (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2002 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Renault Espace | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Espace | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2187 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |